Specifically, I'm interested in understanding the challenges and experiences associated with the barment process and the subsequent quiet title action after the redemption period concludes.What complications, if any, have you encountered during the barment process or while pursuing a quiet title action in GA?

Nothing accomplished except to add confusion, complication, and make transactions potentially more difficult to close.  

They’re more complicated and take longer to fully conclude.

It is hard to get started and even more complicated if you begin as a passive investor looking for a turnkey opportunity hundreds of miles from where you live.

I'd rather spend 300 a month on a subscription + texts on batchskiptracing and actually know when my stuff goes out vs 75 a month on a subscription and texts on this software and have no idea when all my texts are going out, not being able to stop a campaign unless I delete it, and just praying that the complicated steps I took when setting up my campaign don't backfire, or crash, or nothing goes out, or whatever.

But that also complicate things as you wouldn't be able to get a conventional loan.It seems like you'll be investing long-distance.If you haven't read "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene, I would highly recommend it.

To answer your questions: The seller financing piece is likely to complicate your refinance.

In most cases, neither is warranted.Warning: I am not an attorney, and this can be a complicated topic.

@Justin DeshaiesAs @Jonathan Greene said - no need to partner at this point. unnecessary complexityjust house hack sequentially. 

Here are some tips to maximize the use of leverage without paying for unnecessary interest:- If the cash out is being utilized for RE acquisition have a strong pre approval and try to align the refinance with the purchase.